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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Jefferson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Jefferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rush sprawls well initially but Jefferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Rush makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jefferson is wriggling around but Rush manages to pass to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVB#
Rush thows a huge punch but Jefferson dodges it nicely.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Rush has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB#
Rush wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jefferson's head. #SUB#
Rush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jefferson is just riding it out for now. Rush eventually gives up the hold.
Jefferson pushes Rush off looking to stand but Rush dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rush wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rush is working for a kimura but Jefferson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jefferson defends it well. #T3#
Rush passes into side control, despite Jefferson's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Rush swings around for an armbar but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rush's guard.
Rush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard. #T4#
Jefferson is standing up over Rush. Rush looks to escape but Jefferson dives into side control.
Rush regains half guard.
Rush keeping control of the position.
Rush is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rush avoid being mounted?
Jefferson trying to control from half guard but Rush is working away.
Rush is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson is nestled in close to Rush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rush controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeramy Rush will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jefferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rush kicks Jefferson off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Jefferson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rush!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush manages to get back to half guard.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush trying to control here.
Rush is pressing down on Jefferson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rush trying to control the position.
Jefferson trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush wants to improve his position but instead Jefferson has moved into half guard.
Rush tries to roll over but Jefferson keeps him under control.
Jefferson trying to control from half guard but Rush is working away.
Rush wants to get back to full guard but Jefferson has mounted him!
Rush has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rush trying to control the hands but Jefferson breaks the grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush tries to escape but Jefferson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Jefferson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rush knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rush for a finish.
Jefferson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jefferson controlling well, preventing Rush from escaping the position.
Rush trying to control the hands but Jefferson won't let him.
Rush covering up well and avoiding damage.
A lull in the action here.
Jefferson doesn't have the hooks in and Rush manages to turn into his guard.
Jeramy Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Rush connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rush won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Rush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rush lands a couple of digs.
Rush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rush lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Rush stands up and waves to Jefferson to follow him. #TD2#
Jefferson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rush!#ES#
Rush sneaks out the side door and pushes Jefferson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rush counters with a series of strikes. Jefferson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeramy Rush dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown but Jefferson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Rush circles away.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Rush keeps it at a distance.
Jeramy Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush shoots for a takedown but Jefferson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Jefferson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rush to the ground. Jefferson is now in Rush's guard.#ES#
Rush has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jefferson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeramy Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jefferson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rush regains guard immediately. #ES#
Rush uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rush. #TD#
Rush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Jefferson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1##TD2#
Jefferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rush is trying to defend but Jefferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Rush has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jefferson is on him like a limpet, forcing Rush back against the cage.#BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES#
Rush has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jefferson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rush pulls Jefferson into guard.
#T2#
Jefferson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Rush has his feet on Jefferson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferson defends well and Rush ends up having to push Jefferson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Rush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jefferson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jefferson postures up.
Rush is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jefferson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Jefferson is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jefferson avoid being mounted?
Jefferson tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rush is working away from the top position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rush wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jefferson is just riding it out for now. Rush eventually gives up the hold.
Rush throwing shots but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Jeff Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeramy Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rush blocks the strikes from Jefferson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeramy Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rush, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeramy Rush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mays closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Mays has control of the leg.
Jefferson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mays could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jefferson gets back to full guard.
Jefferson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mays throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mays slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jefferson.#T1#
Jefferson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jefferson controlling the position for now.
Jefferson wants to control but Mays is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mays is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jefferson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jefferson clinches up with Mays and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Mays breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Mays effectively controlling the action here.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.
Mays is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jefferson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mays pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jefferson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mays tries to avoid it but Jefferson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mays to the ground. Mays escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fredrick Mays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Jefferson.#CL2#
Jefferson rushes Mays and presses him up against the cage.
Jefferson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mays's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mays tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jefferson swivels and escapes.#T3#
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Mays sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mays seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Jefferson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jefferson manages to pull guard.
Mays stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
Mays might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mays cracks Jefferson with a solid left hand.
Mays prevents Jefferson from getting back to his feet.
Jefferson is striking off his back. Mays thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jefferson trying to hold on to Mays's head to control him but Mays postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Mays is working for an americana but Jefferson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mays was thinking about the submission.
Mays stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jefferson is looking for a triangle here but Mays uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fredrick Mays will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mays or perhaps it was just good defense by Jefferson, which made it look bad.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt - Mays sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mays closes the distance and clinches up with Jefferson, looking for a takedown. Mays pushes Jefferson against the cage but Jefferson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Jefferson.
Mays changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jefferson tries to avoid it but Mays manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jefferson to the ground. Jefferson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrick Mays. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Mays counters with a single leg into guard. Jefferson didn't expect that. #ES2#
Jefferson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.#T1#
Mays manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mays.
Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Mays has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Jefferson jumps into guard, dragging Mays to the mat.
#SUB2#
Jefferson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mays escapes and throws Jefferson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mays is putting a hurting on Jefferson here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Jefferson wants to control but Mays postures up.
Jefferson is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Mays decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jefferson to his feet.
Jefferson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mays tries to avoid it but Jefferson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mays to the ground. Mays escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Mays closes the distance and clinches up with Jefferson, looking for a takedown. Mays pushes Jefferson against the cage but Jefferson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mays fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Mays stuffs the takedown attempt from Jefferson. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mays.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Mays throws a big counter combination but Jefferson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Mays scores with a takedown into Jefferson's guard.#SU#
Mays gets to his feet - Jefferson follows without any prompting.
Jefferson scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Mays back into the cage.#T4#
Jefferson tries to break the clinch but Mays is controlling the position.
Jefferson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mays gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mays prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Mays forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mays is stalling here.
#TD#
Mays drags the fight down to the ground.
Mays is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Mays is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jefferson is just riding it out for now. Mays eventually gives up the hold.
Jefferson trying to control but Mays postures up.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mays is staying active.#SUB#
Mays is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Mays keeps him under control.
Jefferson wants to control but Mays is keeping busy.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but Mays is controlling well.
Jefferson trying to control but Mays postures up.
#ES2#
Jefferson pushes Mays off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Mays shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Jefferson clinches up with Mays and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mays is defending well.
Mays tries to pull guard but Jefferson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mays drops back down to his feet.
Mays manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Mays manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mays swivels and escapes.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mays.
Jefferson struggling a bit here.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mays thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jefferson is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fredrick Mays.
I think Mays has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrick Mays!
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